Obituaries
James Morrow
Mar 10, 2017
James “Jim” Morrow, 70, of Staples, originally from Motley, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Hills Crossing Senior Living in Nisswa, MN. Services for Jim will be 11:00AM, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will be at...
Douglas Birk
Mar 8, 2017
Douglas A. Birk, Archaeologist/Historian, dies at age 73. Douglas A Birk, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Pine River, MN. Doug was preceded in death by his parents Delbert and Esther Birk. He is survived by his soulmate Lynda Weiss, his brother Delbert (Linda) Birk of Eagle, CO and numerous nieces and nephews. Doug was born April 26th,...
Frank Darnell
Mar 7, 2017
Frank L. Darnell, 58, of Pillager, died at his home Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Services are being held at a later date in his hometown of Cleveland, OH.
Robert Fossum
Mar 6, 2017
Robert B. Fossum, 83, of Outing, MN died at Golden Horizons in Aitkin, MN on Monday, March 6, 2017. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Tommy Naples
Mar 6, 2017
Tommy Ross Naples, 78, of Crosslake, MN died Monday, March 6, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Essentia Health in Brainerd. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11:30AM at the Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake with Father Ryan Moravitz officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:30AM at the church.
Tommy was born July...
Doris Waldhoff
Mar 6, 2017
Doris E. Waldhoff, 87, of Crosslake, MN, died on Monday, March 6, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Doris was born on December 17, 1929 in Minneapolis to Elmer and Minnie (Holst) Anderson. She graduated from Roosevelt High School. She was united into marriage to...
Donald Thompson
Mar 4, 2017
Donald E. Thompson, 77, of Hillman, MN died at Mille Lacs Health System Hospital in Onamia, MN on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Services for Donald will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11:00AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillman, MN with Pastor Jean Megorden and Minister Shirley Adolphson officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM at the church....
Clarence Jacobson
Mar 4, 2017
Clarence “Jake” Jacobson, age 84, of Pillager passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. Jake’s memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with a luncheon to follow in Brenny Funeral Chapel’s Reception Room. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery near Little Falls.
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Mary Bolton
Mar 4, 2017
Mary Ellen Bolton, age 75, of Brainerd, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at her home. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Jacquelyn Ferris
Mar 3, 2017
Jacquelyn M. “Jackie” Ferris, age 70, Motley, died Friday, March 3rd at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, surrounded by her loving family. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, March 9th at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley, with Fr. Joe Korff presiding, visitation will be for one hour prior to the service....
Charles Haugen
Mar 3, 2017
Charles L. Haugen, 91, of Baxter, MN died at Essential Health/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN on Friday, March 3, 2017. No Services are being planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Sterling Spicer
Mar 2, 2017
Sterling Spicer, age 59, of Brainerd was promoted to Glory on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sterling’s Celebration of Life will be Saturday, March 11, at 10:30 AM, at The Journey North Church in Baxter. Friends and family may visit during the hour prior to services. Sterling Edwin...
Douglas Mohar
Feb 28, 2017
Douglas D. Mohar, 73, of East Gull Lake, MN died at St. Joseph’s Medical Center/Essentia Health in Brainerd, MN on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Services will be private.
Douglas was born on October 14, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to Robert and Verna (Jeske) Mohar. He graduated high school in Rogers, Arkansas. He moved to Minnesota after his...
Frank Dumbeck
Feb 27, 2017
Frank G. Dumbeck, 85, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Monday, February 27, 2017. Funeral Services for Frank will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN at 3:30PM with visitation beginning at 2:00PM on the day of the service at the chapel.
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Dezerae Trana
Feb 27, 2017
Dezerae Trana, 32, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 27, 2017 at home. Services for Dezerae will be at 11:00AM, Friday, March 3, 2017 at Motley Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM, Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the church and also one hour prior to services....
Charles Kargel
Feb 26, 2017
Charles L. Kargel, 72, died Sunday, February 26, 2017, at his home in Pine River. He was born August 8, 1944, in Dearborn, MI, the son of Leonard and Velma Kargel. Charles is survived by his mother, Velma Kargel of Pequot Lakes; wife of 32 years, Naida Kargel; sons, Greg, Larry (Jenny), Brian (Jessica) and grandchildren, Blake, Kaylen, Dylan,...
Lorraine Trout
Feb 26, 2017
Lorraine Trout, 87, of Browerville, MN passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00AM, Friday, March 3, 2017 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley, with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8PM, Thursday, March 2 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN and one...
Lacey Kuschel
Feb 25, 2017
Lacey J. Kuschel, age 35, of Sebeka, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at her home. She was born to Londale and Betsy Kuschel on May 6, 1981. She graduated from Sebeka High School with honors and received an Associates Degree in Horticulture and Greenhouse Management. Lacey is survived by her daughter, Aspen Rein; parents, Londale and Betsy...
Helen Luebben
Feb 25, 2017
Helen Luebben, age 88, of Nisswa passed away with her children at her side Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Helen’s memorial service will be Tuesday, February 28, at 2 pm, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Helen is survived by her children, Sharon (William) Popowski and Alerd Luebben, Jr.; two grandchildren, Scott...
Marie Dombovy
Feb 24, 2017
Marie Katherine Dombovy was born on November 17, 1923 in Little Falls, Minnesota. She was the oldest born to Peter and Anna (Weidenbach) Gross. Marie died on February 24, 2017 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls at the age of 93. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 4, 2017 at St. John Nepomuk Church in...
